Therme Erding
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Therme Erding is the largest thermal bath
complex in Europe at 145000 square metres (35.8 acre). It is 30 minutes northeast of Munich by car and is visited by around 4000 people every day.
, Bavaria
, Germany
. Instead of oil, they discovered sulphorous water. Initially a 'mini thermal bath complex' was constructed on the site, and then the foundation stone of Therme Erding was finally laid on the 10 November 1998, and it was officially opened on the 3 October 1999. The complex has a clothed bathing area, and a clothing-optional sauna
section. As of 2007, Therme Erding was still undergoing expansion.
On 31 March 2007, the waterslide section "Galaxy" opened, making it one of the biggest indoor waterslide parks in Europe. The newly expanded "Saunaparadies" reopened the same day which, with an area of 12900 square metres (138,854.4 sq ft), became the largest sauna complex
in the world. Both these extensions meant that Therme Erding more than doubled in size, increasing from 70000 to 145000 m² (753,473.7 to 1,560,767 sqft). A section of the old sauna area was named the "Vital-Oase", and is now designated only for clothed use. The exclusive beauty section "Royal Day Spa" has been open since 1 March 2009. More than €100 million has been invested in the park since its inauguration, and more than 600 jobs have been created.
The Galaxy was removed in 2009 -/-Į
The interior is stands out, with a 1450 square metres (15,607.7 sq ft) spa pool, pool bar, grotto, waterfall, neck showers, massage jets, Jacuzzi beds and current channels. Quiet rooms, a massage area, health baths, a steam room, bio-sauna, children's area and a restaurant are all located around the pool. The thermal garden is home to an outside pool which joins directly to the large indoor spa pool, with massage beds as well as sulfur mineral springs, a sandy beach, beach bar, beach volleyball pitch, and outdoor slides.
s, quiet rooms and a restaurant.
In September 2008, three health pools were opened, which are enriched with minerals from the Dead Sea
, such as selenium
and calcium
.
The Saunaparadies's main building lies beneath a 60 by large glass roof which can be fully opened in nice weather. In this building there are jacuzzi beds, a 1200 square metres (12,916.7 sq ft), 34 °C (93.2 °F) swimming pool, whirlpools, neck showers, and other outside pools. The outer pool is surrounded by three external saunas and the sauna lake. Of the rest, seven saunas are located in the main building, along with a meditation pool and a ladies-only area.
The main building is connected by the Palazzo Veneziano to the old sauna area, which houses both saunas and another outer pool with jacuzzi beds. In the sauna garden there are two other saunas.
The sauna complex was decreed a "Premium Sauna" on 5 February 2009 by the German Sauna Federation.
Therme Erding/Galaxy Erding won in 2007/8, 2008/9 and 2009/10 the public "Parkscout" award as the best thermal bath experience.
. The buses 550, 560, 570 and 580 also operate to the stop called "Therme Erding".
Thermal bath
A thermal bath is a warm body of water. It is often referred to as a spa, which is traditionally used to mean a place where the water is believed to have special health-giving properties, though note that many spas offer cold water or mineral water treatments.A thermal bath may be part of a...
complex in Europe at 145000 square metres (35.8 acre). It is 30 minutes northeast of Munich by car and is visited by around 4000 people every day.
History
On 12 February 1983, the American oil company Texaco drilled 2350 metres (7,710 ft) below ground, just outside the town of ErdingErding
Erding is a town in Bavaria, Germany, and capital of the district Erding. It had a population of 34,122 in 2004. It is twinned with Bastia in CorsicaThe original Erdinger Weissbier is a well-known Bavarian specialty...
, Bavaria
Bavaria
Bavaria, formally the Free State of Bavaria is a state of Germany, located in the southeast of Germany. With an area of , it is the largest state by area, forming almost 20% of the total land area of Germany...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. Instead of oil, they discovered sulphorous water. Initially a 'mini thermal bath complex' was constructed on the site, and then the foundation stone of Therme Erding was finally laid on the 10 November 1998, and it was officially opened on the 3 October 1999. The complex has a clothed bathing area, and a clothing-optional sauna
Sauna
A sauna is a small room or house designed as a place to experience dry or wet heat sessions, or an establishment with one or more of these and auxiliary facilities....
section. As of 2007, Therme Erding was still undergoing expansion.
On 31 March 2007, the waterslide section "Galaxy" opened, making it one of the biggest indoor waterslide parks in Europe. The newly expanded "Saunaparadies" reopened the same day which, with an area of 12900 square metres (138,854.4 sq ft), became the largest sauna complex
Sauna
A sauna is a small room or house designed as a place to experience dry or wet heat sessions, or an establishment with one or more of these and auxiliary facilities....
in the world. Both these extensions meant that Therme Erding more than doubled in size, increasing from 70000 to 145000 m² (753,473.7 to 1,560,767 sqft). A section of the old sauna area was named the "Vital-Oase", and is now designated only for clothed use. The exclusive beauty section "Royal Day Spa" has been open since 1 March 2009. More than €100 million has been invested in the park since its inauguration, and more than 600 jobs have been created.
Sections
The baths contain four distinct areas: the waterslide area "Galaxy", the "Thermenparadies", the "Vital-Oase" and the "Saunaparadies".The Galaxy was removed in 2009 -/-Į
Thermenparadies
The "Thermenparadies" has a surface area of 27500 square metres (296,007.5 sq ft) (9000 square metres (96,875.2 sq ft) interior and 18500 square metres (199,132.3 sq ft) thermal gardens). The interior is covered by a glass dome which can be half-opened in the summer months.The interior is stands out, with a 1450 square metres (15,607.7 sq ft) spa pool, pool bar, grotto, waterfall, neck showers, massage jets, Jacuzzi beds and current channels. Quiet rooms, a massage area, health baths, a steam room, bio-sauna, children's area and a restaurant are all located around the pool. The thermal garden is home to an outside pool which joins directly to the large indoor spa pool, with massage beds as well as sulfur mineral springs, a sandy beach, beach bar, beach volleyball pitch, and outdoor slides.
Vital-Oase
The Vital-Oase is available only for the use of those aged 16 or over. There is a spa pool with a pool bar, a sulfur mineral spring, clothed saunaSauna
A sauna is a small room or house designed as a place to experience dry or wet heat sessions, or an establishment with one or more of these and auxiliary facilities....
s, quiet rooms and a restaurant.
In September 2008, three health pools were opened, which are enriched with minerals from the Dead Sea
Dead Sea
The Dead Sea , also called the Salt Sea, is a salt lake bordering Jordan to the east and Israel and the West Bank to the west. Its surface and shores are below sea level, the lowest elevation on the Earth's surface. The Dead Sea is deep, the deepest hypersaline lake in the world...
, such as selenium
Selenium
Selenium is a chemical element with atomic number 34, chemical symbol Se, and an atomic mass of 78.96. It is a nonmetal, whose properties are intermediate between those of adjacent chalcogen elements sulfur and tellurium...
and calcium
Calcium
Calcium is the chemical element with the symbol Ca and atomic number 20. It has an atomic mass of 40.078 amu. Calcium is a soft gray alkaline earth metal, and is the fifth-most-abundant element by mass in the Earth's crust...
.
Saunaparadies
The nudist sauna complex, available only for the use of those over the age of 16, offers 25 different saunas, two steam rooms, and multiple beauty treatment parlours in an area of 26900 square metres (289,549.2 sq ft) (12900 square metres (138,854.4 sq ft) interior and 14000 square metres (150,694.7 sq ft) sauna garden).The Saunaparadies's main building lies beneath a 60 by large glass roof which can be fully opened in nice weather. In this building there are jacuzzi beds, a 1200 square metres (12,916.7 sq ft), 34 °C (93.2 °F) swimming pool, whirlpools, neck showers, and other outside pools. The outer pool is surrounded by three external saunas and the sauna lake. Of the rest, seven saunas are located in the main building, along with a meditation pool and a ladies-only area.
The main building is connected by the Palazzo Veneziano to the old sauna area, which houses both saunas and another outer pool with jacuzzi beds. In the sauna garden there are two other saunas.
Accidents
The sports equipment at Therme Erding is tested at regular intervals by the TÜV. However, often due to misconduct, there have been significant injuries, often leading to broken bones and two disjointed fingers. The majority of injuries have tended to be due to non-compliance with prescribed and clearly advertised safety instructions. Wider media coverage was attracted by the case of a 16 year old boy who injured himself on a bouncy castle outside. The business regulator and the police found no evidence of negligence by Therme Erding. Several lawsuits have been filed against Therme Erding following accidents. Most cases are quickly dismissed, but in one it was ruled that Therme Erding pay monetary compensation.Awards
Therme Erding was awarded a mark of 1.6 as a result of thermal bath testing, in which 22 thermal baths across Germany were examined.The sauna complex was decreed a "Premium Sauna" on 5 February 2009 by the German Sauna Federation.
Therme Erding/Galaxy Erding won in 2007/8, 2008/9 and 2009/10 the public "Parkscout" award as the best thermal bath experience.
Events
Various events take place in Therme Erding. The slides are often used for German sliding championships, while in "Galaxy" there are often parties featuring famous DJs. Once a month there are themed evenings in the Sauna and Thermeparadies.Transport
Therme Erding is in the south of Erding on the B388. It can be reached on the A9 (exit Garching-Süd), A94 (exit 10 Erding/Anzing) or the A92 (exit Erding). The station Altenerding is nearby with connections to the S2, which runs between Erding and Petershausen via MunichMunich
Munich The city's motto is "" . Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" . Its native name, , is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat...
. The buses 550, 560, 570 and 580 also operate to the stop called "Therme Erding".